Plumbing
device · 1700 BC · Ancient world
Supplying water through pipes.
Inventors: Egyptians, Egyptians.
What it is made of
- Tap — has part. Taps.
- Water tower — has part. Maintaining pressure.
Principles and materials it uses
- Copper — is made of. Copper pipes.
- Water chlorination — uses. Tap water is disinfected.
- Water treatment plant — uses. Treated water.
- Clay — is made of. Minoan plumbing used ceramic pipes.
Where it is used
- Shower — is used in. Plumbing.
- Fire hydrant — is used in. Plumbing.
- Sprinkler — is used in. Plumbing.
Things built in a similar way
- Aqueduct — works like. An aqueduct brings water to a city, plumbing distributes it inside; Minoan pipes are older than the Roman aqueducts.